5:30pm Shabbat Dinner (RSVP here) 6:30pm Shabbat Oasis service led by Rabbis Marcia Tilchin and Micah Becker-Klein 7:45pm Refugee Shabbat Presenter Julie Gersten followed by a dessert reception
Rabbi Tilchin and Jason Feddy are excited to return to Mozambique in Laguna Beach for a community Havdalah Ceremony with Nefesh Mountain on Saturday night, March 1
Saturday, February 22 at 2pm PT TWELVE STEPS AND TORAH JCoOC partners with Our Jewish Recovery(OJR) every Shabbat afternoon for Torah study informed by the wisdom of Twelve Step recovery. Join us on Zoom. For more information and to be added to the Twelve Steps & Torah email list, click here For a full menu of OJR programs and meetingsclick here
February 24 and March 3, 2025 Mondays - 9:30 am PT | 12:30 pm ET ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE What Israelis are Thinking About Candid conversations with Shachar Gal, founder of Hands on Israel Join Israel educator and guide, Shachar Gal, as he shares what Israelis are thinking about 16 months after October 7: The lingering loss, political divisions within the country, the future of peace in the region and more. There will be time for Q&A during each session. Please join us! Click here for details and to register
Tuesdays at 2pm PT | 5pm ET Feb 4 - Parent & sibling loss Feb 11 - Open group Feb 18 - Spousal loss Feb 25 - Child loss
Thursdays at 5pm PT | 8pm ET Feb 6 - Spousal loss Feb 13 - Child loss Feb 20 - Parent & sibling loss Feb 27 - Open group
Beginning March 6, JCoOC’s Jewish Bereavement Support Network will be hosting a 6-week in-person grief group at the Merage JCC in Irvine on Thursdays from 1:00-2:30pm. Register here
Sunday through Thursday at 6:00pm OC EGAL NIGHTLY MINYAN If you are looking for a place to say Mourner's Kaddish, observe a yahrzeit, or participate in an evening minyan, OC Egal meets online five nights a week.Click here to receive the private Zoom link. All are welcome.
Advanced Learning Institute February 24 and March 3 | 9:30am PT on Zoom
Friday, February 28 Community Shabbat dinner(5:30pm) and Oasis service (6:30pm) featuring Rabbi Micah Becker-Klein RSVP here
JEWISH MEDITATION & SPIRITUALITY PROGRAMS
Scholar-in-residence Weekend with Professor Daniel Matt March 21-22 Register here
Click here to see a full schedule of weekend events and presenter bios.
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND VIRTUAL LEARNING
Order Your Hamantaschen for Purim by March 7 16277 Laguna Canyon Rd Suite G, Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (714) 587-2850 Order at theblessedbraid.com
The Interfaith Youth Alliance invites 9-12th graders of all religious backgrounds to participate in the 18th annual Faith Forum on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 10am-3pm 674 South Yorba St. in Orange
Teens meet with open minds and open hearts to learn about one another and share values-driven conversation designed to inspire.
Participants will be invited to face the climate crisis with open eyes and hearts, draw on Jewish wisdom and music, envision the world we want, and take the next step to build that just and livable future.
Led by trained Dayenu facilitators, this program offers climate-concerned communities and individuals an opportunity to connect, reflect, and ground in active hope. Open to all in the L.A. area 16 and older. No cost but RSVP required
Israel Philharmonic Tribute: Heartbeat of a Nation Wednesday, March 26, 2025 5:30pm Pre-concert Dinner Reception at The Park Club 8:00pm Performance at Segerstrom Concert Hall
Exploring Jewish Contributions to Civil Rights This four-day journey to the American south will feature the history, sites, and current civil rights issues as a springboard to highlight the long-standing relationship between America’s Jewish and Black communities. This trip will feature a mix of fun, sightseeing, education, and meetings with organizations and people who still champion the cause of equal rights for all.
Click here to access a roster of upcoming courses, guest lectures and special programs offered virtually as well as recordings of past programs.
AJU online learning offers classes for adults seeking to build Jewish skills and knowledge and hosts lectures by internationally acclaimed scholars, artists, authors and geo-political experts. Something for everyone!
The Jewish Collaborative of Orange County is a creative, collaborative, and compassionate community mosaic dedicated to innovating and supporting local and national programming that enriches the landscape of Jewish life and encouraging individuals and families to connect their passions and purpose with Judaism.
Mondays May 19, 26 and June 2, 2025 9:30 am PT | 12:30 pm ET Register here
This question in 2025 has deep personal and political consequences with roots in ancient Jewish debates. Rabbi Daniel will trace how ideas of Jewish identity have shifted across time - from biblical categories to the modern crises of belonging. We will explore why there has never been one clear answer to the question of Jewish identity and why the debate itself may be essential to Jewish continuity.
Grounded in the Jewish prophetic value of Pikuach Nefesh, JQ offers free virtual monthly and drop-in support groups for LGBTQ+ Jews and allies. Learn more
Each challah is an edible work of art, baked fresh and hand-braided especially for you! Choose from raisin, traditional, sesame seed and poppy seed. For more information, visit theblessedbraid.com.
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